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2001 Chevy Silverado power steering and brake failure

Tiny
PJBLACKLOCK
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 152,000 MILES
Today when I started my truck (01 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax) both the power steering and power brake systems were not operating. The drive belt appears to be functioning correctly. Brake fluid is a little below the max line but well above the min line. Power steering fluid level is close to max. We did tow our horsetrailer with a light load yesterday and the trailer is still hooked up. Are there any troubleshooting tips you recommend?

As an updated, I ended up driving it without power brakes and steering over to my shop and about midway there, after making a tight turn, both systems came back. Any ideas why both might go down and then return?

Thank you!
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Sunday, March 30th, 2008 AT 11:54 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Remove the serp belt, and pull on the PS pulley, these are known for the shafts in the pump snapping.
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Sunday, March 30th, 2008 AT 12:14 PM
Tiny
FLEXY5
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If it is a diesel, the reason why they BOTH went out at the same time is because the P/S pump feeds the brake booster for the power brakes.
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Sunday, March 30th, 2008 AT 6:18 PM

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